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Alternatives to Willful and Epilogue for Power of Attorney in BC
Online will platforms like Willful and Epilogue work for capable adults — but not for BC crisis planning. Here are the alternatives and when each one …
Attorney Gifting Limits and Compensation in BC
Can an attorney make gifts or pay themselves in BC? The statutory gifting cap (10% of income or $5,000) and the rule that compensation must be written…
How a BC Couple Can Set Up Power of Attorney Together
Setting up power of attorney as a couple in BC? Each of you is disqualified from witnessing the other's documents. Here's the right way to do it toget…
Best Power of Attorney Option for a BC Parent With Early-Stage Dementia
If your BC parent has early dementia, a standard power of attorney may no longer be an option. Compare the Section 7 route, committeeship, and doing n…
Best Way to Set Up Power of Attorney in Rural or Northern BC
No notary within driving distance? BC allows remote video witnessing of power of attorney documents. Here's how it works and the rules that make it va…
Can a Bank Refuse a Power of Attorney in BC? (And What to Do)
Yes, BC banks can flag and reject a valid power of attorney. Why it happens, the escalation process, and how to get your EPoA accepted without going t…
Capacity to Make a Power of Attorney in BC (Including With Dementia)
What mental capacity is required to sign a power of attorney in BC? The four capacity standards, and why someone with early dementia may still be able…
Committeeship in BC: Cost, Process, and How to Avoid It
Committeeship in BC is the court process to control an incapable adult's affairs. What it costs, how long it takes, and the Section 7 route that avoid…
Common Power of Attorney Mistakes in BC (and How to Avoid Them)
The power of attorney mistakes that void documents or freeze accounts in BC — from missing enduring clauses to ineligible witnesses. A checklist to ge…
DIY vs Hiring a Lawyer for Power of Attorney in BC: Which Is Right for You?
Should you set up a BC power of attorney yourself or hire a lawyer? A clear comparison of cost, risk, and which situations genuinely need a profession…